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junwin @junwin57.bsky.social · 4d

Turned Out Nice Again - Inside a house that needed a lot of work — I worked with this purple room and yellow chair.

#fineart #photography #colorstudy #urbaninterior #conceptual #purpleandyellow #turnedoutniceagain

A dim purple room with a peeling ceiling, a small window framing leafless trees, and a single yellow chair near the wall. A study in contrast and dry humour.

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junwin @junwin57.bsky.social · 4d

A view from Black River Gorges
A scenic landscape of vibrant green hills and mountains rolling into the distance towards the coastline.

#photo #photography #Mauritius #Nature #Landscape #Travel #Greenery

A view of lush, green hills extending towards the ocean under a cloudy sky. Distant mountain peaks create depth in the landscape.

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junwin @junwin57.bsky.social · 5d

www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

Is this painting who we now are? The identity grapplings of mystic artist Ben Edge

Vikings, miners, refugees, enslavers and good old Albion himself … Ben Edge reveals how his dynamic new understanding of Britain today was triggered by seeing a procession of druids march past a KFC

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junwin @junwin57.bsky.social · 5d

The statue of Mangal Mahadev depicting Lord Shiva at Grand Bassin, Mauritius.

#photography #Mauritius #MangalMahadev #LordShiva #HinduCulture #TravelPhotography #CulturalHeritage #Spirituality

A towering bronze-colored statue of Lord Shiva stands upright, over thirty meters tall. He holds a trident in his right hand and raises his left in blessing. A snake rests around his neck, and his face is calm and benevolent. The figure wears simple draped robes and prayer beads, standing on a pedestal against a gray background.

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junwin @junwin57.bsky.social · 6d

An apartment building in Hong Kong a story of home and the many different lives.

#photography #HongKong #UrbanLife #Architecture #Cityscape #StreetPhotography

A tall, pink and purple high-rise building with rows of windows and balconies. Clothes hang from the railings and air conditioning units are mounted below the windows. A large sign with Chinese characters is visible.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 7d

This was done to the White House, a federal property, by a man who wanted protesters who spray painted a wall arrested for "destruction of federal property."

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junwin @junwin57.bsky.social · 7d

It’s Grim Up North (Watford)
This one began as a 1980s black-and-white print, later reworked in ink and then merged again. What drew me in was the light on the roofs after rain - even in Watford.

#photography #art #compositeimage #monochrome #urbanlandscape #blackandwhite #watford #everydaylife

A black-and-white image showing a row of terraced houses under a pale, overcast sky. The rooftops glisten as if wet after rain, while the walls below sink into deep shadow. The picture blends photography and ink drawing, giving the scene a textured, slightly dreamlike quality. Though it looks like a northern industrial street, it was taken in Watford.

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junwin @junwin57.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks for the comment!

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junwin @junwin57.bsky.social · 9d

A close-up of Harpa's geometric glass facade. The sharp lines hold both light and deep shadow.

#photography #photo #Architecture #Monochrome #blackandwhite #Harpa #Iceland #Design #Geometry

This black and white photograph captures the intricate geometric design of Harpa's facade in Reykjavik. The play of light and shadow across the glass panels creates a dynamic and bold visual effect, showcasing architectural elegance in monochrome.

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Resist 🕎🍉 @antizionistjew.bsky.social · 10d

Foreign Press Association:

The FPA is disappointed in another delay granted to the State regarding free and independent access to Gaza.

We renew our call for immediate entry.

A full document of the Foreign Press discussing the block of Journalists from Gaza

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Oxfam America @oxfamamerica.bsky.social · 10d

In the last few days, families are coming back to Gaza city to see their homes and neighborhood destroyed. Oxfam colleague Salah shares an update from Gaza City on the work Oxfam staff and partners are carrying out and what more is urgently needed.

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junwin @junwin57.bsky.social · 10d

The ROK Restaurant in Reykjavik — example of how traditional Icelandic turf-roof design meets modern simplicity. The grass-covered roof links the building to older styles + the clean cladding symmetry keep it contemporary.

#Photography #Monochrome #Iceland #Reykjavik #Architecture #blackandwhite

A black-and-white photograph of a two-storey wooden building in Reykjavik. The facade is symmetrical, with a central doorway and five evenly spaced windows. The roof slopes on both sides and is covered with patches of grass, recalling Icelandic turf-house traditions. Reflections in the windows show nearby trees and street life. The sign above the door reads “ROK.”

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junwin @junwin57.bsky.social · 12d

Seems like the first cooler day of fall in Evanston,

A cluster of autumn leaves, curling and full of light. Their decay holds its own quiet beauty.

#photography #Autumn #StillLife #Nature #Leaves #SeasonalChange

The image shows a cluster of large leaves in autumn. The leaves are in shades of brown, yellow, and green, with some curling at the edges and small holes, suggesting decay. The sunlight highlights their textures and imperfections, creating a rich, earthy scene.

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Fight For A Union @fightforaunion.bsky.social · 13d

WTAF

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junwin @junwin57.bsky.social · 13d

An accidental selfie photographing the funky windows at the Harpa Reykjavik - messing with color grading and sharpening.

#photography #pattern #grouping #harpa #photo #reflection #iceland #Reykjavik

The image shows a reflective surface capturing a pattern of geometric shapes. It has multiple green-tinted, rectangular frames layered on each other, creating a tunnel-like effect. The reflection also includes the faint outline of a person holding a camera

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David Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · 14d

I am outraged that apparently jews are not welcome at football matches in Tel Aviv (am I doing this right?)

news.sky.com/story/tel-av...

Tel Aviv football derby cancelled as 'violent riots' see nine arrested

Police said dozens of smoke grenades and pyrotechnic devices were thrown, injuring 12 civilians and three police officers.

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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 14d

Where is the NY Times in depth coverage of why 7 million Americans chose to spend the day protesting Trump?

I can’t find it.

A foreign newspaper seems to have more interest.

Millions across all 50 US states march in No Kings protests against Trump www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Millions across all 50 US states march in No Kings protests against Trump

Crowds of Americans, many in costumes, aligned behind message that US is sliding into authoritarianism

www.theguardian.com

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 14d

Yesterday, the United States had its biggest protest in history.

But when I look at the New York Times website, I discover that it never happened.

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junwin @junwin57.bsky.social · 14d

Doncaster Power Station, 1982 — Ilford FP4 film.
Decades later, I revisited it in ink and charcoal, blending the photograph and sketch into one frame. The factory’s gone now, but its forms stay etched in memory

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#artcomposite #art #monochrome #industry #heritage #powerstation #FP4 #photo

A moody composite showing a power station with two chimneys, river reflections, and sweeping greys in ink and charcoal — an echo of the industrial north remembered through art and film.

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junwin @junwin57.bsky.social · 16d

This image captures 85 Hobson Street from a high vantage point. The architectural design resembles a futuristic ship, emphasizing modern urban development and Auckland's sense of style.

#photography #architecture #Auckland #Urban #Cityscape #NewZealand

The image shows an aerial view of a large, modern building with a ship-like structure. The roof is gray with a pointed end and has multiple small structures and skylights on it. The building is situated in a busy urban area with other buildings and streets visible around it.

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junwin @junwin57.bsky.social · 17d

Gullfoss creates an immersive impression, the sound mist and flow are mesmerizing.

#photography #nature #waterfall #blackandwhite #travel #water #monochrome #landscape #iceland #bw #bnw #gullfoss

The image shows a dramatic waterfall, Gullfoss, in Iceland. Water cascades over dark rocks into a misty abyss. The scene is in black and white, emphasizing contrasts between the flowing water and surrounding shadows.

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junwin @junwin57.bsky.social · 19d

Shaugh Bridge on a grey day.
The greens and grey grabbed my attention against the grey bridge, sky and dark water

#photography #Devon #RiverPlym #EnglishCountryside #Nature #Woodland #Forest #Landscape #StoneBridge #UKPhotography #SlowTravel

A stone bridge arches over a gentle river. Lush green trees surround the scene, with rocks scattered in the water below.

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junwin @junwin57.bsky.social · 20d

The milkweed plant offers its seeds. This is not an end, but a continuation in another form.
#milkweed #impermanence #nodearth #monochrome #zen #photography

A black and white close-up of common milkweed seeds. Wispy white fibers are attached to small, dark seed pods, creating a contrast against a dark background.

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junwin @junwin57.bsky.social · 21d

The leaves fall, rest, and fade.
Nothing ends—everything changes form.

#impermanence #autumn #nature #photography #zen #stilllife

A textured carpet of dry, overlapping leaves in warm earthy tones—brown, tan, and purple—capturing the quiet beauty of decay and renewal.

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5nark Twain @5narktwain.bsky.social · 22d

#NoKingsDay

October 18: No Kings Day 👑✊ Because I want my 4 pillars back—rule of law, inclusion, diversity, and that old-school promise of America. Funny how demanding democracy feels rebellious now. #NoKingsDay #RestoreThePillars #Resist #SnarkTok

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